Short Term Effects
This legal drug and often abused drug can slow reaction time, effect coordination and decision making
What is alcohol
This classification of drugs slows down body functioning
What is a depressant
The need to progressively increase drug dosage to produce the effect originally achieved with a smaller dose.
What is a tolerance
This legal substance can still impair judgment and coordination, but is considered socially acceptable.
What is alcohol
A healthy response skill that involves clearly saying no
What are refusal skills
This substance can cause increased heart rate, dizziness, and strong cravings. It is marketed as a "safe" alternative to smoking cigarettes.
What is vaping
This classification of drugs distorts a persons senses and can cause flashbacks.
What is a hallucinogen
A painful process that affects the body and brain as a person stops using a substance, it sometimes has long term side effects.
What is a withdrawal
This legal-for-adults substance can still affect teen brain development and have long term negative affects.
What is marijuana
A reason teens may feel pressured to try drugs and fit in.
What is peer pressure
This drug may cause anxiety, paranoia, and difficulty concentrating shortly after use. As well as short term memory loss and problems with learning.
What is marijuana
This classification of drugs speeds up body functioning. Users may feel low, depressed and wanting more once they come down.
What is a stimulant
A condition in which the body relies on a given drug to help it function.
What is dependence
This substance is legal but highly addictive, and when abuse may lead to cancer due to how it is used.
What is nicotine
A safe strategy when you feel uncomfortable in a situation involving substances, something you should do to avoid negative outcomes.
What is leave or get out of a situation
This extremely powerful opioid can slow or stop breathing even in very small amounts. This substance is often mixed with other drugs which increases the risk of overdose.
What is fentanyl
This classification of drugs has pain relieving properties and can cause severe withdrawals.
What is an narcotic
A psychological and/or physical dependence on a substance in order to function.
What is addiction
This type of drug is legal only when taken exactly as written by a doctor for the individual it is intended for
What are prescription drugs
The most important step in making a healthy decision about trying drugs is
What is considering the consequences
Misusing this type of drug can cause drowsiness and slowed breathing, it often leads to addiction of illegal drugs
What are prescription painkillers/opioids
This classification of drugs is synthetic that are similar in chemistry to certain illegal drug.
What is a designer drug
An effect on a person’s mood or behavior.
What is a psychoactive effect
These products are not intended for this purpose, but can lead to brain damage, seizures, and often are abused by children.
What are inhalants
You say no but your body language says yes when refusing to use drugs.
What are mixed messages